Movie Description

Family Ties

(2026)

Overview

The director sits down with her grandparents, Elenea and Manuel Papelera as they look back at what they remember about growing up at the end and post WWII in Philippines under Japanese occupation and how being raised in that environment has affected them and how they’ve gone about raising their family. From memories of their youth, to deciding to pick up their lives and immigrating their family to Australia, to working laborious jobs to provide for their family. After sitting down with her Lola and Lolo, the director uncovers her connection to her Filipino heritage. After strife over two countries and three generations her family is still here now, betting over Mahjong games against their friends.

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Original TitleFamily Ties

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2026-08-20

Original Language

Runtime 00h 10m

Production CompaniesCrave Productions

Genres

  • Documentary